Job summary In collaboration with Dementia UK, Primary Healthcare Derby are looking to recruit a registered nurse (RN, RNMH, RNLD) with a passion for, and experience of, providing relationship-centred dementia care with a strong sense of advocacy and equalities for this client group to join Primary Healthcare Derby Admiral Nursing service. Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses who work with and support people with dementia and their families who have complex needs. Under the supervision of the Band 7 Admiral Nurse, you will provide specialist one-to-one support, guidance, and practical solutions for families, alongside supporting best practice and providing role modelling across Primary Healthcare Derby. You will be employed by Primary Healthcare Derby and based within/across Derby City. You will work under the direct management of the Admiral Nurse Clinical Lead and will receive ongoing support from Dementia UK to maintain and strengthen your clinical expertise as a specialist nurse within dementia care. You will become part of the wider network of Admiral Nurses and will have the opportunity to access relevant post graduate courses and develop professionally, as informed by the Admiral Nurse Competency Framework. Main duties of the job The Admiral Nurse will support, deliver and coordinate relationship-centred dementia care within Primary Health Care Derby in order to improve the experience of carers/families affected by dementia with complex needs. In line with the Admiral Nurse Competency framework at a specialist level, the post holder will provide: Specialist bio-psychosocial assessment and support for people with dementia and families with complex needs. Facilitation of education and training for staff in the delivery of evidence-based dementia care Support with policy development and quality improvements in relation to dementia care Consultancy to other health and social care professionals regarding dementia To find out more about the role of an Admiral Nurse, candidates are encouraged to complete Dementia UKs free online: Pre-Admiral Nurse eLearning course. This could be in advance of the interviews or upon an offer of employment being made. About us We are an innovative team, with a huge drive to improve the care and services we can offer to our patients. If you are a focused individual who is good at both independent and team work, then get in touch, it is a really exciting time to get involved Please contact janine.pattonnhs.net or jools.roomenhs.net for more information. Please note that interviews for this position will take place on Thursday 3rd April 2025. Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A5187-25-0000 Job locations Derby City Council Corporation Street Derby DE1 2FS Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical Deliver regular clinical 1:1 sessions for families affected by dementia who meet the referral criteria within designated areas / practices Advise on the care of people with dementia and their carers/families with complex care needs from peri diagnosis to post bereavement support, to support reduced reliance on GP appointments Provide specialist nursing assessment, using the Admiral Nurse Assessment Framework for carers/families affected by dementia, including positive risk taking, managing distressed behaviours and risk minimisation strategies Provide a range of bio-psychosocial interventions to promote health and wellbeing for people with dementia and their carers/families Work collaboratively with other professionals to improve the identification and management of co morbidities and frailty for people with dementia and their carers/families Develop and support care plans for people with dementia and families including positive risk management Support people with dementia, carers/families and staff to understand and respond to changes in behaviour and relationships as a result of dementia Provide care coordination for a clinical caseload of families with complex needs as identified within triage assessment in clinics or via home visit if required Ensure the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and that all legal requirements relating to Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007), and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (2009)[1] are considered and adhered to in relation to patient care Act as an advocate for people with dementia and their carers/families to promote their rights and best interests Participate in case conferences and best interest meetings where required Work collaboratively with health, social and voluntary sector services to achieve coordinated care Work in partnership with colleagues to promote the use of advance care planning for people with dementia and to support and inform families, around advance care planning, best interest decisions and end of life care Manage complex care transitions and support people with dementia and their carers/families to reduce the frequency of crisis situations Liaise with secondary care if there is deterioration in condition/a review of medication including antipsychotics is required or any other concerns regarding a persons health that cannot be managed in primary care, in line with their dementia expertise Support and advise on carer assessments and reviews Ensure that care is delivered in accordance with relevant local and national guidelines and all relevant PHD policies. Recognise the limits of own competency and professional boundaries and make appropriate and timely referrals to other services where required Ensure that clinical records are up to date and maintained and stored appropriately in line with local and national GDPR regulations Education and Support Support the delivery of innovative dementia training and education to staff, to improve competence and confidence, in line with best practice and guidance Participate in and/or support formal training events promoting best practice in dementia care and disseminating Admiral Nursing work Provide mentorship, offer clinical expertise and act a role model on the delivery of evidence-based practice in dementia care within PHD Support the development and delivery of work streams as part of PHD's, dementia strategy, where appropriate Work proactively with key local and national stakeholders to support integrated care pathways and holistic models of care, through dissemination of specialist skills and knowledge Support delivery of local policy and procedures for PHD to improve identification, assessment, ongoing support for people with dementia and their family carers Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical Deliver regular clinical 1:1 sessions for families affected by dementia who meet the referral criteria within designated areas / practices Advise on the care of people with dementia and their carers/families with complex care needs from peri diagnosis to post bereavement support, to support reduced reliance on GP appointments Provide specialist nursing assessment, using the Admiral Nurse Assessment Framework for carers/families affected by dementia, including positive risk taking, managing distressed behaviours and risk minimisation strategies Provide a range of bio-psychosocial interventions to promote health and wellbeing for people with dementia and their carers/families Work collaboratively with other professionals to improve the identification and management of co morbidities and frailty for people with dementia and their carers/families Develop and support care plans for people with dementia and families including positive risk management Support people with dementia, carers/families and staff to understand and respond to changes in behaviour and relationships as a result of dementia Provide care coordination for a clinical caseload of families with complex needs as identified within triage assessment in clinics or via home visit if required Ensure the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and that all legal requirements relating to Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007), and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (2009)[1] are considered and adhered to in relation to patient care Act as an advocate for people with dementia and their carers/families to promote their rights and best interests Participate in case conferences and best interest meetings where required Work collaboratively with health, social and voluntary sector services to achieve coordinated care Work in partnership with colleagues to promote the use of advance care planning for people with dementia and to support and inform families, around advance care planning, best interest decisions and end of life care Manage complex care transitions and support people with dementia and their carers/families to reduce the frequency of crisis situations Liaise with secondary care if there is deterioration in condition/a review of medication including antipsychotics is required or any other concerns regarding a persons health that cannot be managed in primary care, in line with their dementia expertise Support and advise on carer assessments and reviews Ensure that care is delivered in accordance with relevant local and national guidelines and all relevant PHD policies. Recognise the limits of own competency and professional boundaries and make appropriate and timely referrals to other services where required Ensure that clinical records are up to date and maintained and stored appropriately in line with local and national GDPR regulations Education and Support Support the delivery of innovative dementia training and education to staff, to improve competence and confidence, in line with best practice and guidance Participate in and/or support formal training events promoting best practice in dementia care and disseminating Admiral Nursing work Provide mentorship, offer clinical expertise and act a role model on the delivery of evidence-based practice in dementia care within PHD Support the development and delivery of work streams as part of PHD's, dementia strategy, where appropriate Work proactively with key local and national stakeholders to support integrated care pathways and holistic models of care, through dissemination of specialist skills and knowledge Support delivery of local policy and procedures for PHD to improve identification, assessment, ongoing support for people with dementia and their family carers Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (RN/RNMH/RNLD) Evidence of specialist training/education within the field of dementia Evidence of continued professional development/training in relevant areas, for example dementia or leadership Commitment to continued professional and practice development through Dementia UKs Admiral Nurse Academy Desirable Postgraduate qualification in relevant area Skills & Knowledge Essential Demonstrate all the 6 Admiral Nurse competencies: person-centred care therapeutic skills triadic relationship centred working sharing knowledge delivering best practice critical reflective practice Skills to operate as a specialist Nurse: strong communication skills facilitation/presentation skills expert clinical practice ability to act as a decision maker and advocate ability to use appropriate information technology, including MS office software to enable efficient service delivery Knowledge and understanding of: relevant policies/national strategy in relation to dementia care Admiral Nursing and its application dementia and its impact of families evidence based practice in dementia care effective role-modelling Desirable Understanding of audit/evaluating clinical practice Understanding of practice development/quality improvement and service evaluation Experience Essential Post-registration clinical experience supporting people with dementia and their carers/families Experience of: completing holistic nursing assessments providing bio-psychosocial interventions working as an autonomous practitioner collaborative and multi-agency working Desirable Experience in service specific setting Experience of managing care transitions Experience of professional supervision/ mentoring of staff Experience of facilitating and delivering training Values & Attributes Essential Ability to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy Ability to treat families affected by dementia with respect and dignity Working together for people with dementia/ carers Demonstrates compassion and a caring nature Demonstrates a commitment to quality of care Demonstrates integrity and respect Other Requirements Essential Full driving licence with car Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (RN/RNMH/RNLD) Evidence of specialist training/education within the field of dementia Evidence of continued professional development/training in relevant areas, for example dementia or leadership Commitment to continued professional and practice development through Dementia UKs Admiral Nurse Academy Desirable Postgraduate qualification in relevant area Skills & Knowledge Essential Demonstrate all the 6 Admiral Nurse competencies: person-centred care therapeutic skills triadic relationship centred working sharing knowledge delivering best practice critical reflective practice Skills to operate as a specialist Nurse: strong communication skills facilitation/presentation skills expert clinical practice ability to act as a decision maker and advocate ability to use appropriate information technology, including MS office software to enable efficient service delivery Knowledge and understanding of: relevant policies/national strategy in relation to dementia care Admiral Nursing and its application dementia and its impact of families evidence based practice in dementia care effective role-modelling Desirable Understanding of audit/evaluating clinical practice Understanding of practice development/quality improvement and service evaluation Experience Essential Post-registration clinical experience supporting people with dementia and their carers/families Experience of: completing holistic nursing assessments providing bio-psychosocial interventions working as an autonomous practitioner collaborative and multi-agency working Desirable Experience in service specific setting Experience of managing care transitions Experience of professional supervision/ mentoring of staff Experience of facilitating and delivering training Values & Attributes Essential Ability to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy Ability to treat families affected by dementia with respect and dignity Working together for people with dementia/ carers Demonstrates compassion and a caring nature Demonstrates a commitment to quality of care Demonstrates integrity and respect Other Requirements Essential Full driving licence with car Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Primary Healthcare Derby Address Derby City Council Corporation Street Derby DE1 2FS Employer's website https://www.primaryhealthcarederby.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)